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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.65, 48,354.39 and 12,252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.65, 48,354.39 and 12,252.96 is: 18,368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.65 : 48,354.39 = 12,252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.65/48,354.39 = 12,252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.65x = 48,354.39 × 12,252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.65x = 592,484,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,484,406.49/32,254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,368.96

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